How do I right click on a Macbook mid 2009 13"? It does it randomly sometimes and I don't know how or what I'm pressing!?!?
It's weird, sometimes right click works on adobe flash chatrooms because the settings button comes up. I don't know what I'm pressing or touching to make right click work but it sometimes randomly works.
Hi Achilles,
See the previous replies on how to configure a trackpad (or mouse) in System Preferences for a right click (secondary click). I gave up on that and I now use control click. It does the same thing and is easier for me. Press and hold the control key, then click the trackpad. That brings up the contextual menu:
Regards,
Ian
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